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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,145.80, 532,718.70 and 316,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,145.80, 532,718.70 and 316,438.60 is: 474,657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,145.80 : 532,718.70 = 316,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,145.80/532,718.70 = 316,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,145.80x = 532,718.70 × 316,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,145.80x = 168,572,759,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,572,759,621.82/355,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,657.90

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